Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #01-064-26-3889
University of Minnesota Coffman Memorial Union Partial Roof Replacement – Design and Construction Services
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
01-064-26-3889
NAICS
238160, 236220
The University of Minnesota is seeking qualified firms to provide design, construction, and project management services for a partial roof replacement at Coffman Memorial Union on the Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents (Capital Project Management, Twin Cities Campus) - Project Scope: - Partial roof replacement over the Great Hall at Coffman Memorial Union - Includes selective demolition, removal of existing built-up asphalt roofing, and installation of a new 4-ply built-up asphalt roofing system - Installation of roof insulation, cover board (Structodek High Density Fiberboard), vapor retarder (alternate bid), and custom sheet metal flashing and trim - Roofing system must meet FM Global standards and provide a 20-year warranty - Coordination required to minimize disruption to campus operations, residence halls, and Delaware Street traffic - Contractor responsible for traffic control, site security, and daily removal of hot tank - Services Requested: - Design, construction, construction management, or design-build services - Selective demolition, roofing installation, quality assurance/testing, and project management/coordination - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to workday/time restrictions to accommodate campus events and student activities - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage and responsible contractor statutes - Substitution requests for materials/products allowed if submitted prior to bid and meet quality/compatibility standards - All roofing assemblies must be FM Approved (FM Approvals RoofNav Assembly #283275-49881-0) - Budget: - Fixed construction budget of $725,000 - Architect/Engineer of Record: - DLR Group - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mandated, but materials must meet specified standards and approvals
Description
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for design, construction, construction manager, and design-build services for the partial roof replacement at Coffman Memorial Union located on the Twin Cities campus. The project involves replacing a portion of the roof over the Great Hall, a heavily used event space, requiring careful coordination to minimize disruption to campus activities and adjacent residence halls. The contractor must coordinate all traffic interruptions on Delaware Street and secure the worksite daily. The base bid work must be substantially complete by October 30, 2026, with an alternate schedule for hot work completion by August 15, 2026. Workday and time restrictions apply to accommodate campus life and events.